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GlossaryGrowth Hormone (HGH)

peptide hormone from the pituitary gland that stimulates growth

Growth Hormone (GH), also known as Human Growth Hormone (HGH) or somatotropin, is a peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It plays a crucial role in growth, cell repair, and metabolism by stimulating the liver to produce another hormone called insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which promotes the growth of bones and tissues. GH is also involved in regulating body composition, muscle and bone growth, and overall physical performance.

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research Controversies in Plastic Surgery: Suction-Assisted Lipectomy and the hCG Protocol for Obesity Treatment

11 citations, December 1987 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

The document concludes that the hCG protocol may help in obesity treatment and could be scientifically justified, but more research is needed.

Recombinant Human Growth Hormone Promotes Burn Wound Repair by Regulating Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Microvessel Density

research Recombinant Human Growth Hormone Promotes Burn Wound Repair by Regulating Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Microvessel Density

January 2024

Recombinant human growth hormone helps burn wounds heal faster by increasing blood vessel growth.

research Wnt-Dependent De Novo Hair Follicle Regeneration in Adult Mouse Skin After Wounding

829 citations, May 2007 in “Nature”

Hair follicles can regrow in wounded adult mouse skin using a process like embryo development.

research WNT Signaling in the Control of Hair Growth and Structure

271 citations, March 1999 in “Developmental biology”

The research shows that a gene called Wnt3 affects hair growth and structure, causing short hair and balding when overactive.

Overexpression of Activin A in the Skin of Transgenic Mice Reveals New Activities in Epidermal Morphogenesis, Dermal Fibrosis, and Wound Repair

research Overexpression of Activin A in the Skin of Transgenic Mice Reveals New Activities in Epidermal Morphogenesis, Dermal Fibrosis, and Wound Repair

204 citations, October 1999 in “EMBO journal”

Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.

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community Does low HGH leading to hairloss?

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 11 months ago

The user experiencing diffuse hair loss is using various treatments including RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, anti-hair loss shampoo, and microneedling, and is considering adding peptides TB500, BPC157, and GHK-Cu. They have low growth hormone levels and are questioning its impact on hair loss, while another user suggests androgenic alopecia and androgens are likely the main cause of hair loss.

community Is IGF-1 the reason why some people don't respond well to min-fin treatment?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 11 months ago

A user who didn't respond well to minoxidil and finasteride is considering the role of IGF-1 in hair loss treatment effectiveness. They discuss the potential of using HGH to improve hair growth and other health issues, referencing several sources that suggest IGF-1 levels may influence hair loss and treatment response.

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